Ramaker’s Daryl Matzke to Present on Waterpark Expansion at 2022 WWA Show

Daryl Matzke, P.E., Ramaker’s ACS Market Leader, will present on the panel “Thinking Big: Indoor Waterpark Expansion and Enhancement” at the WWA 42nd Annual Symposium & Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Matzke joins WhiteWater’s Andrew Mowatt and Holtz Builders’ Tom Holtz on the panel. The panel will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2022, from 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

“Thinking Big: Indoor Waterpark Expansion and Enhancement” will showcase how waterpark owners and operators can increase capacity, guest retention, and profit by approaching expansions and renovations strategically. Panelists will provide practical tips on how to:

• Prepare indoor waterparks for upcoming expansions.
• Prioritize the highest-impact improvements.
• Maximize indoor waterpark expansion plans with revenue-generating amenities.
• Incorporate creative attractions and interactive features that encourage extended visits.
• Improve operations and increase the efficiency of indoor waterparks.

“This presentation is the culmination of 25 years of experience with cutting edge waterpark attractions,” said Ramaker Aquatics Market Leader Daryl Matzke. “Leading parks have shown that going big with slides, wave pools, and other attractions brings guests back year after year. Yes, there’s a reason to think about expansion!”

This panel presentation follows the collaboration between Ramaker, WhiteWater, Holtz Builders on Medusa’s Slidewheel at Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park, the first rotating waterslide in the Western Hemisphere. Medusa’s Slidewheel opened to the public in May 2022.

The WWA 42nd Annual Symposium & Trade Show takes place October 4–7, 2022, at the Caesars Forum conference center in Las Vegas, Nevada. To register for the show, visit the World Waterpark Association’s website.

For more information on “Thinking Big: Indoor Waterpark Expansion and Enhancement,” or for an excerpt of the presentation after the show, please reach out to Lizzie McRoberts, Ramaker’s Marketing Communications Manager, at lmcroberts@ramaker.com.

About Ramaker Aquatics

Ramaker’s aquatic design and engineering team partners with leading waterparks to deliver exceptional experiences that inspire guests to come back weekend after weekend and year after year. The firm’s continued involvement with cutting-edge waterpark attractions has positioned Ramaker as a trusted aquatics consultant for waterparks nationwide.